Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Our client is an organization in the St. Paul area that’s looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of experience, who is collaborative, and who has excellent communication skills. This company offers competitive benefits, a collaborative team, and flexibility. This position can be hybrid once training is completed.

The salary for this job is $112K - $150K.

The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead and oversee the accounting, payroll, and student accounts functions while developing and supporting department staff.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciliations, transactions, and internal and external financial reporting.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and FASB standards and provide timely financial information to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate external audits, nonprofit tax filings, compliance reporting, financial surveys, and debt covenant calculations.
• Manage cash balances, forecasting, wire transfers, ACH transactions, debt payments, and related treasury activities.
• Oversee the financial system, including security, chart of accounts, posting rules, system configuration, and ongoing process improvements.
• Maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls while supporting budgeting, endowment reporting, and special projects.

The Controller will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA certification is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within higher education or a nonprofit organization.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop staff and promote collaboration.
• Experience with ERP and web-based financial systems;
  Workday experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial audiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.